About TL's Bright Spot

I love to be creative - in the garden, crafting, and in leadership roles. There is something wonderful that happens when we design something new and share it with others. It's fun and makes everyone happy.

Stampin’ Up! Paper Florist Dies Hello card

Posted on June 6, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Hello this shiny bright Tuesday! I have a really pretty card for you today, made with the Paper Florist Dies. This is a stand alone die set that allows you to create all KINDS of flowers your imagination can envision. And there are three leaf dies as well. Let’s take a peek at this fun card.

This card uses a couple of new products in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog: Pebbled Path card stock for the card base; an embossed layer using the Exposed Brick 3D embossing folder, and a returning color to the palette – Pretty Peacock. The other colors used to make these creations are Pool Party, Crushed Curry, Basic White and Granny Apple Green for the leaves. Embellishments used were Pastel Adhesive-Backed Sequins in Petal Pink & Balmy Blue and Linen Thread doubled and made into a bow.

Since this is a stand alone set of floral and leaf dies, the sentiment comes from the Cheerful Daisy stamp set and was die cut with a banner die from the Cheerful Daisy Dies. This was stamped using Smoky Slate ink on a Basic White panel. I’m trying to keep my sentiment stamping to a bare minimum as I’m away and FORGOT MY ACRYLIC BLOCKS. Go figure… don’t even ask how I could forget them. I just did.

Stampin' Up! Paper Florist Dies Hello card.2

Stampin' Up! Paper Florist Dies, inside card

For the inside, I die cut the tulips in two parts: Basic White for the flower and Garden Green for the stems. These were adhered to a Basic White panel and attached to the inside of the card. The simplicity comparison with the card front is quite a contrast. I hope you like…

All flowers were attached to the card base with liquid glue. As you can see, some of the petals are curled up and some are curled downwards – as in the Pretty Peacock flower. The white daisy like flower has many layers. I just kept adding petals until I was happy with the look.

I’m afraid there is no envelope.. forgot to bring those with me as well. I’ll have to remedy that situation when I return home. For now I’m where I’m supposed to be and I have no regrets.

SAVE 15% ON SELECT DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS!

We all love beautiful Designer Series Paper, and in June, you can enjoy a 15% discount on select Designer Series Papers from our new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog and Online Exclusives. Whether you’re a scrapbooker, a card maker or simply a paper lover, this is a great time to stock up and save on gorgeous paper, so you have artistic and versatile paper designs on hand for your next projects! Check the list below.

161449 Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP $10.62

161467 Countryside Inn 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161640 Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 DSP $25.50

161503 Earthen Elegance 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161289 Fresh As A Daisy 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

163170 Glorious Gingham 6×6 DSP $8.92

161139 Hello, Irresistible6x6 DSP (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) $10.62

161157 Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP $10.62

161322 Les Shoppes 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161534 Let’s Go Fishing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161192 Masterfully Made 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161175 Stargazing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161304 Zoo Crew 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

Stampin’ Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES are just that – products not offered in any catalog. My post today used two products from this list.

You may shop those products here.

Stampin’ Up! has kits that are super quick and easy to make – great for a gathering as all elements are provided in the kit. Talk about CELEBRATE!

162390

CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 2 May

Also available in French (item 16239

This month’s kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

You may order kits from me here.

Now here’s some GREAT NEWS!!! Stampin’ Up! is having a joining special. It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! New team members will get even more FREE products in their customizable Starter Kit. Between 1–30 June, those who sign up can get $155 worth of products for only $99 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

PROMOTION DATES: 1–30 JUNE 2023

– When new team members purchase their Starter Kit, they will be able to redeem $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99

– Shipping of your new kit is FREE!!

When you join as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, you’ll get the following perks:

– 20% discount on all purchases immediately after joining (and for as long as you are an active demonstrator). Plus, you ALSO get to take advantage of any customer specials going on from Stampin’ Up!, too! (Such as the DSP SALE, also starting today.)

– Early peeks at new release items and preorders for new items. A new ONLINE list of products is available to demonstrators June 1!

Why join Stampin’ Up!?

– The opportunity to attend Demonstrator exclusive Stampin’ Up! events!

– You’ll have the chance to earn a modest additional income on your sales!

– No pressure to sell to anyone, hold classes or workshops or run a business. You can simply order for yourself and get the discount! And as long as you have at least $300 in sales per quarter, you’ll continue as an active Demonstrator and continue to get the discount. If you aren’t able to maintain the $300 per quarter minimums, you simply go back to being a customer, no commitment required and no penalty if you decide that being a Demonstrator isn’t right for you.

– And should you choose to use this joining special and promote the business side of things, Stampin’ Up! does have lots of class and project ideas as well as training to help start your business, should you choose to do that.

You can join with me here.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Masterfully Made DSP Grateful Card

Posted on June 5, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Masterfully Made is one of the Designer Series Papers on SALE @ 15% off… so I’m showcasing it a couple of times this week. And here’s the deal about this week – I’m not at home in my craft space. I only have some supplies… and I forgot some important items… like acrylic blocks (duh!) and envelopes. Silliness.

For today’s card I took a piece of this beautiful Masterfully Made DSP & cut it into a smaller panel (3 3/4 x 5). Then I cut it into strips: 1″, 7/8, 3/4, and continued down like that. I added all but the largest strip to a panel of Crushed Curry, wrapped a length of Linen Thread around it a couple of times and tied a bow, securing it with a glue dot. I put dimensionals on the back and adhered it to a Thick Basic White card base. I stamped the sentiment using Memento ink and the New Textured Floral stamp set. Since I forgot my acrylic blocks I bet you’re wondering what I used… I used one of the acrylic plates from my Cut & Emboss machine – clever, right?!

Stampin' Up! Masterfully Made Grateful card

Stampin' Up! Masterfully Made Grateful card front

For the inside I added the largest strip to the bottom of a Basic White panel, then attached that to a Crushed Curry piece, then to the inside of the card. I have a definite plan for this card so wanted to keep the inside plain for my own personal message. Isn’t this DSP just so pretty?!

Stampin' Up! Masterfully Made Grateful card inside

Now You know how pretty this DSP is and how now is the time to get it at 15% off the regular price. And there are other Designer Papers on sale as well. Take a look at this list…

SAVE 15% ON SELECT DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS!

161449 Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP $10.62

161467 Countryside Inn 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161640 Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 DSP $25.50

161503 Earthen Elegance 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161289 Fresh As A Daisy 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

163170 Glorious Gingham 6×6 DSP $8.92

161139 Hello, Irresistible6x6 DSP (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) $10.62

161157 Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP $10.62

161322 Les Shoppes 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161534 Let’s Go Fishing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161192 Masterfully Made 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161175 Stargazing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161304 Zoo Crew 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

Stampin’ Up! has kits that are super quick and easy to make – great for a gathering as all elements are provided in the kit. Talk about CELEBRATE!

162390

CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 2 May

Also available in French (item 16239

This month’s kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

You may order kits from me here.

PROMOTION DATES: 1–30 JUNE 2023

– When new team members purchase their Starter Kit, they will be able to redeem $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99

– Shipping of your new kit is FREE!!

When you join as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, you’ll get the following perks:

– Early peeks at new release items and preorders for new items. A new ONLINE list of products is available to demonstrators June 1!

Why join Stampin’ Up!?

– The opportunity to attend Demonstrator exclusive Stampin’ Up! events!

– You’ll have the chance to earn a modest additional income on your sales!

You can join with me here.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Zoo Crew DSP for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on June 1, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Welcome to the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop. If you hopped over from visiting Taras’s fun creation, thank you for joining me. We have a color challenge for out hop today and you can see I chose Pool Party (chair), Petal Pink (book) and Lemon Lime Twist card base).

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin' Thursday Blog Hop color challenge

Participating in a hop is a fun way to get “outside your comfort zone”, do something you haven’t done before, try something new. My card base is a standard A2 size with an embossed layer in the same color, just slightly smaller. This is embossed with an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE product called Basic 3D Embossing folders. The set has three embossing folders included and the one I chose is called Crosshatch 3D Embossing Folder. I happen to use it a lot. Next I added a panel of the Zoo Crew DSP to the embossed panel and adhered both of these to the card base. I die cut this bear reading a book using the Stylish Shapes Dies and the Zoo Crew DSP. It had a partial image from the DSP that I didn’t want so I covered it with a strip of Basic Black. I added this image with dimensionals. I stamped the sentiment from the Charming Sentiments stamp set and die cut it with the coordinating Sentiment Silhouette Dies, and added it with dimensionals as well. I used Memento ink for the stamping.

This card is going to a man who is having some challenges and I’m wanting to keep things really light & kind of funky colors – so this worked well. The sentiment let’s him know I / we are interested in what’s going on and hopefully because it’s a handmade card, it will also signify we care about what’s happening in his life. The sentiment is again stamped in Memento ink and comes from Charming Sentiments stamp set. Stamped on a Basic White panel, this was added to a Basic Black piece to make it really stand out. Both are adhered to the inside of the card – and voila, done!

Please continue the hop by visiting those listed below. You may continue the hop by clicking on the ‘next’ button to see what Carol has created.

Stampin' Up! Happy Inkin Thursday Blog Hop next button

Now here’s some GREAT NEWS!!! Stampin’ Up! is having a joining special.It’s a fabulous time to join Stampin’ Up! New team members will get even more FREE products in their customizable Starter Kit. Between 1–30 June, those who sign up can get $155 worth of products for only $99 + free business supplies + free shipping + all the fun being a part of Stampin’ Up!

PROMOTION DATES: 1–30 JUNE 2023

– When new team members purchase their Starter Kit, they will be able to redeem $155 of Starter Kit eligible products for just $99

– Shipping of your new kit is FREE!!

When you join as a Stampin’ Up! Demonstrator, you’ll get the following perks:

– Early peeks at new release items and preorders for new items. A new ONLINE list of products is available to demonstrators June 1!

Why join Stampin’ Up!?

– The opportunity to attend Demonstrator exclusive Stampin’ Up! events!

– You’ll have the chance to earn a modest additional income on your sales!

– Stampin’ Up! does have an extensive library of class and project ideas for those wishing to jump into hosting classes as well as training to help start your business, should you choose to do that.

Starting Today!! SAVE 15% ON SELECT DESIGNER SERIES PAPERS!

161449 Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP $10.62

161467 Countryside Inn 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161640 Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 DSP $25.50

161503 Earthen Elegance 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161289 Fresh As A Daisy 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

163170 Glorious Gingham 6×6 DSP $8.92

161139 Hello, Irresistible6x6 DSP (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) $10.62

161157 Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP $10.62

161322 Les Shoppes 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161534 Let’s Go Fishing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161192 Masterfully Made 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161175 Stargazing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161304 Zoo Crew 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

Stampin’ Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES are just that – products not offered in any catalog. My post today used two products from this list. You may shop those products here.

Stampin’ Up! has kits that are super quick and easy to make – great for a gathering as all elements are provided in the kit. Talk about CELEBRATE!

162390

CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 2 May

Also available in French (item 16239

This month’s kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

You may order kits from me here.

Stampin’ Up! Bright & Beautiful Gift Card

Posted on May 29, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Memorial Day! Men and women gave their lives that we might be free ~ free to practice our faith, free to speak out, etc and etc. The list is pretty long of the freedoms we have that other countries do not. Thank you to those who served both us and our country ~ for your dedication, for your strength of character, for your willingness. Bless you. I am so very grateful.

My card today is a fun fold and could be used for graduation, a birthday, a job promotion, for just about any type of celebration. It includes a place for a gift card or money or an additional note.too.

Stampin' Up! Bright & Beautiful Gift Card

What a fun card to create. My juices were flowing. This card has three layers: card base, middle layer and the top decorated layer. I began with a card base of Azure Afternoon (what a beautiful shade of blue.) After scoring and burnishing, I punched the top two corners for a different look, using the Very Best Trio Punch. I added a layer of Blueberry Bushel to each of the three panels. The next layer is Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP on the top & bottom panels. For the center panel, I stamped with Azure Afternoon ink on a Basic White panel using the Beautiful Balloons stamp set. Next I attached an adhesive sheet to a small piece of the Bright & Beautiful DSP (part of the DSP Sale June 1!!!), removed the top of the adhesive sheet and added a piece of the Gold Celebrations Acetate. I die cut two balloons and a piece for the card holder. That acetate really added something special to the card! I added the smaller balloon to the center panel then added a length of the Simply Elegant trim in gold and adhered the Basic White panel to the center. The larger balloon was put on dimensionals and I added a bit of a tassel die cut from Gold Foil Sheets and attached these to the upper panel. I used the Radiating Stitches Dies to die cut a circle, then stamped the sentiment from Beautiful Balloons stamp set in Azure Afternoon ink. I used the 1 3/4 circle punch (from SU! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES) to punch an Azure Afternoon circle and adhered the two circles together. I added a Textured Ribbon in Wild Wheat to the top panel and placed the circle over (yep, it is on dimensionals as well.

For the bottom panel, I had added the Gold Celebrations Acetate to a Bright & Beautiful piece, then added the Tear n’ Tape to the sides and bottom and attached it to the card. And the card is done! Whoops – not quite… the ribbon at top… I punched an oblong opening using the Very Best Trio Punch, slipped another length of Textured Ribbon in Wild Wheat and tied it with a piece of Simply Elegant Trim in Gold.

Stampin' Up1 Bright & Beautiful Gift Card.

Measurements:

Card base 4 1/4 x 11 scored at 4 & 6 3/4
Layer: 4 1/8 x 3 7/8; 4 1/8 x 2 5/8; 4 1/8 x 4 1/8
DSP layer: 4 x 3 3/4; 4 x 2 12; 4 x 4
Gift card panel: 2 x 4

SALES PERIOD: 1–30 JUNE you may find these on pages 129-133 in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog – except for the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE PAPER.

All order types qualify for this promotion.
There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion. Please reference the table below or the flyer in the marketing toolkit to see the papers included in the sale.
Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.

161449 Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP $10.62

161467 Countryside Inn 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161640 Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 DSP $25.50

161503 Earthen Elegance 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161289 Fresh As A Daisy 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

163170 Glorious Gingham 6×6 DSP $8.92

161139 Hello, Irresistible6x6 DSP (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) $10.62

161157 Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP $10.62

161322 Les Shoppes 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161534 Let’s Go Fishing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161192 Masterfully Made 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161175 Stargazing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161304 Zoo Crew 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

Stampin’ Up! has kits that are super quick and easy to make – great for a gathering as all elements are provided in the kit. Talk about CELEBRATE!

162390

CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 2 May

Also available in French (item 16239

This month’s kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

You may order kits from me here.

Stampin’ Up! has a monthly subscription for Paper Pumpkin that is also a kit all in one. The first order includes an acrylic block which can be used for all Paper Pumpkin kits after that. This particular kit must be ordered by June 10. Click on the photo above to go straight to my Paper Pumpkin area to subscribe :O) Click here to purchase Paper Pumpkin.

Stampin’ Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES are just that – products not offered in any catalog. My post today used two products from this list. You may shop those products here.

If you do not have a demonstrator and would like to order from me or need a catalog, I would like to help you create. When ordering $50 or more in product (before shipping/ taxes), use my HOST CODE 64NDVS4D to receive Star Rewards and a SU! gift valued to $10. Star Rewards build up so that when you have 8 rewards from me, you can receive a stamp set valued to $40. :O) And when your order is $50 or more prior to Shipping/ taxes, you also receive the monthly tutorial. :O)

You may order from me here.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Zoo Crew Fun Fold

Posted on May 27, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Saturday morning to you – and Memorial Day weekend. A special thank you to all those who have served in the military – you are honored and remembered… thank you for your service and dedication to this country.

My card for you today is a fun fold – called Triple Panel Pop-Up card. We made this in my class yesterday and everyone loved it. This fun fold can be used with lots of other stamps & dies, but the request from my students was to use Zany Zoo and the coordinating Zoo Crew DSP.

Is this alligator cute or what?! That look on his face says delight to me. And I’ve used him to make this a birthday card. My card base is a standard A2 Thick Basic White. Additional card stock for the front is embossed Pumpkin Pie (embossed with the Cross-Hatch embossing folder from the Basic Embossing Folders from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES). This was layered onto a Pool Party panel and attached with liquid glue to the card base. All die cuts use the Zany Zoo dies: clouds, balloons, banner and the alligator. The alligator was die cut directly from one of the papers in Zoo Crew DSP. The balloons are die cut from scraps of Petal Pink, Lemon Lolly, Lemon Lime Twist and Pool Party. The clouds and banner are die cut from Basic White. The sentiment comes from Zany Zoo stamp set and is stamped in memento ink. I used the Black twine from the Baker’s Twine Essentials Pack to ‘attach’ the balloons to the alligator. The little back embellishments are from the Classic Matte Dots. Oh, & I wrapped Linen Thread around the banner for a bit more texture and masculinity :O).

More fun animals for the inside of the card… all fussy cut from the Zoo Crew DSP. The DSP on the inside is from Zoo Crew DSP as well. Embossing folder used is the Hobnail Embossing Folder from the Basics Embossing Folders from the ONLINE EXCLUSIVES set of 3. Card stocks for the embossed panels are – from the top – Pool Party, Crumb Cake and Pumpkin Pie. The balloons are die cut from scraps of Lemon Lolly, Zoo Crew DSP, Petal Pink and Pool Party. The sentiment on the left panel is from the Zany Zoo stamp set and the embellishments are from the same pack of Classic Matte Dots but in Basic Gray.

Stampin' Up! Zany Zoo fun fold, back of card.

For the very back of the card… this fun skater of a bird fussy cut from Zoo Crew DSP and adhered to a Basic White panel. This panel is for writing your very own special message to the recipient. :O)

I bet you want directions, don’t you?! The mechanism for holding the three panels looks like this from the top ~

Directions for mechanism:

Mechanism measurements: 3 x 5 1/4: score on short side @ 3/4, 1 1/2, 2 1/4
Fold score line and burnish
Fold ends to center, flattening and not overlapping
Add adhesive (liquid or tear n’ tape) to open ends, add directly to score line of card base
Panels will be added to this mechanism on opposite sides – what you see above is the top panel adhered to left side of mechanism. The middle panel is attached to the right side of the mechanism. Bottom panel is adhered same as top panel.

Triple panel dimensions/ directions:

cut 3 – 1 3/4 x 3 3/8
cut 3 – 1 5/8 x 3 3/8 (these are either embossed or DSP)
Add the embossed or DSP pieces to the larger cuts
Adhere top & bottom panels first to assure proper spacing: remember these are attached to the left side of the mechanism.
Adhere center panel to the right side of mechanism.
Decorate as desired

Card base & other piece measurements:

Card base 8 1/2 x 5 1/2 scored @ 4 1/4
Front panels: 4 1/8 x 5 3/8; embossed piece 4 x 5 1/4
Inside left: 3 1/4 x 5 1/4; 3 x 5
Inside right: 4 x 5 1/4 DSP
Back: 4 x 5 1/4

Here are photos of student cards: notice the card base is Pool Party.

Stampin' Up! Zoo fun fold, card class 2a

Stampin' Up! Zoo fun fold, card class 3b

Notice how the format of each is the same but also how each individual created their own theme for their card. Fun. They so concentrated to make it their own and they really got into it. :O) This Designer Series Pack of papers will be on sale beginning June 1. Continue to read to see the entire list of DSP on sale.

You may order from me here.

SALES PERIOD: 1–30 JUNE you may find these on pages 129-133 in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog – except for the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE PAPER.

All order types qualify for this promotion.
There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion. Please reference the table below or the flyer in the marketing toolkit to see the papers included in the sale.
Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.

161449 Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP $10.62

161467 Countryside Inn 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161640 Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 DSP $25.50

161503 Earthen Elegance 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161289 Fresh As A Daisy 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

163170 Glorious Gingham 6×6 DSP $8.92

161139 Hello, Irresistible6x6 DSP (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) $10.62

161157 Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP $10.62

161322 Les Shoppes 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161534 Let’s Go Fishing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161192 Masterfully Made 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161175 Stargazing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161304 Zoo Crew 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

Stampin’ Up! has kits that are super quick and easy to make – great for a gathering as all elements are provided in the kit. Talk about CELEBRATE!

162390

CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 2 May

Also available in French (item 16239

This month’s kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

You may order kits from me here.

Stampin’ Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES are just that – products not offered in any catalog. My post today used two products from this list. You may shop those products here.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Delightfully Eclectic & Circle Sayings for the Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop

Posted on May 25, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Welcome to our Happy Inkin’ Thursday Blog Hop! I’ve a cheerful card for you today using the sketch challenge.

Stampin' Up! Delightfully Eclectic w/ Circle Sayings

You can see I took some liberties with the sketch by first turning it sideways :O) and the center panel is off-set. I think it still works. Here’s what I did… I die cut the Delightfully Eclectic DSP (stripe) on with the largest of the Deckled Rectangle Dies and layered it on a piece of Misty Moonlight, just slightly larger. Both of these were added to the Thick Basic White card base. I took another piece of the Delightfully Eclectic DSP (the small floral print) and die cut it with a smaller die of the Deckled Rectangles Dies and adhered it to Misty Moonlight panel just a bit larger. I put dimensionals on these and attached them to the card front. I stamped this fun image from Circle Sayings stamp set in Memento ink and colored it with Stampin’ Blends: both Light & Dark Daffodil Delight for the sun and a mix of Pool Party and Light Balmy Blue for the ocean waves. I die cut this with the one of the circles from Stylish Shapes Dies. Before adding it to the card front, I cut a length of the Textured Ribbon in wild Wheat, folded it over and attached it with a couple of glue dots. The fun sun image was then added over this with dimensionals. The part that is off the smaller rectangle has two dimensionals together to make it even. The final touch was three In Color Dots in Wild Wheat.

Stampin' Up! Delightfully Eclectic and Circle Sayings, inside

For the inside… I stamped the sentiment from Circle Sayings stamp set in Misty moonlight ink, then added a strip of the Delightfully Eclectic DSP to the bottom. Notice it also has a Deckled Rectangle edge at the bottom of it :O). It was a scrap from die cutting the larger rectangle. This was added to a panel of Misty Moonlight, also die cut with the Deckled Rectangle Dies, then onto the inside of the card base.

Stampin' Up! Delightfully Eclectic and Circle Saying card & envelope

For the envelope, more of this same stripe from Delightfully Eclectic DSP added to the flap. Notice it too has a deckled edge to it :O) On the front, another sentiment from Circle Sayings stamp set stamped in Misty Moonlight. This card is going to a dear friend who fell recently and is struggling with pain. She is an amazing organist and individual and I wanted to send something light-hearted and cheerful to lighten her spirits.

I do hope you will take the time to make the rounds of the blog hop of this fun group. I’m always amazed at the variety and talent shared. You may click on the ‘next’ button or click on a name to visit a particular blog.

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SALES PERIOD: 1–30 JUNE you may find these on pages 129-133 in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog – except for the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE PAPER.

All order types qualify for this promotion.
There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion. Please reference the table below or the flyer in the marketing toolkit to see the papers included in the sale.
Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.

161449 Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP $10.62

161467 Countryside Inn 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161640 Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 DSP $25.50

161503 Earthen Elegance 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161289 Fresh As A Daisy 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

163170 Glorious Gingham 6×6 DSP $8.92

161139 Hello, Irresistible6x6 DSP (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) $10.62

161157 Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP $10.62

161322 Les Shoppes 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161534 Let’s Go Fishing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161192 Masterfully Made 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161175 Stargazing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161304 Zoo Crew 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

REMEMBER, THIS SALE BEGINS JUNE 1!

Stampin’ Up! has kits that are super quick and easy to make – great for a gathering as all elements are provided in the kit. Talk about CELEBRATE!

162390

CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 2 May

Also available in French (item 16239

This month’s kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

You may order kits from me here.

Stampin’ Up! ONLINE EXCLUSIVES are just that – products not offered in any catalog. My post yesterday used several products from this list. You may shop those products here.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Lasting Joy with Hello, Irresistible DSP

Posted on May 24, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Happy Wednesday, middle of the week. Hope it has been good so far. A friend of mine is going through a hard time and I feel really badly for her. So what do I do – besides call – I make a card. Imagine that! :O)

Stampin' Up! Lasting Joy w/ Hello, Irrisistible DSP

I layered a panel of the Hello, Irresistible DSP (ON SALE JUN 1 and an ONLINE EXCLUSIVE!) to a Basic Black piece just a smidge larger, wrapped a length of the Bordered Ribbon in Lost Lagoon around the two and adhered them directly to the Thick Basic White card base. Using the 1 3/4″ circle punch (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE), I punched two circles: one from another piece of the Hello, Irresistible DSP and another from Basic Black. I adhered the two together with an upper edge of the black showing. I put these two circle on dimensionals and added them to the card front over the ribbon. I added a length of the same ribbon, slipping it under the ribbon already in place, tied a single knot and scooted it close to the circle. I placed a glue dot under the knot to hold it in place. Lasting Joy stamp set has some really nice sentiments. I stamped this on a Basic White in Memento ink and trimmed the strip down to size. I added a Basic Black strip behind it with liquid glue and trimmed the ends, adhering these on the circle with liquid glue. I added three Loose Frosted Dots for charm.

Stampin' Up! Lasting Joy w/ Hello, Irrisistible DSP, inside

For the inside, to carry through with the Basic Black, I added a panel to the inside of the card. I stamped a Basic White panel with Memento ink for the sentiment (yes, Lasting Joy stamp set!) and the sweet flower in Lost Lagoon and Flirty Flamingo inks. Yep – these come from Lasting Joy stamp set! I added another of the Loose Frosted Dots to the flower center. This panel was added to the black piece and the card was complete.

Stampin' Up! Lasting Joy w/ Hello, Irrisistible stamp set, card & envelope.

For the envelope… more of the Hello, Irresistible DSP to the flap and another leaf & flower stamped on the card front. Again, Lasting Joy stamp set, Lost Lagoon and Flirty Flamingo inks. The colors on this card are soothing and the words are hopefully comforting for my hurting friend. She tells me she saves all my cards and sometimes will display them together on her mantle. Isn’t that just the sweetest?

You may order from me here.

Stampin’ Up! has kits that are super quick and easy to make – great for a gathering as all elements are provided in the kit. Talk about CELEBRATE!

Stampin' Up! Kits Collection - Confetti Birthday

162390

CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 2 May

Also available in French (item 16239

This month’s kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

You may order kits from me here.

SALES PERIOD: 1–30 JUNE you may find these on pages 129-133 in the 2023-2024 Annual Catalog – except for the ONLINE EXCLUSIVE PAPER.

All order types qualify for this promotion.
There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion. Please reference the table below or the flyer in the marketing toolkit to see the papers included in the sale.
Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.

161449 Bright & Beautiful 6×6 DSP $10.62

161467 Countryside Inn 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161640 Delightfully Eclectic 12 x 12 DSP $25.50

161503 Earthen Elegance 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161289 Fresh As A Daisy 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

163170 Glorious Gingham 6×6 DSP $8.92

161139 Hello, Irresistible6x6 DSP (ONLINE EXCLUSIVE) $10.62

161157 Inked Botanicals 6×6 DSP $10.62

161322 Les Shoppes 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161534 Let’s Go Fishing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161192 Masterfully Made 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161175 Stargazing 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

161304 Zoo Crew 12 x 12 DSP $10.62

REMEMBER, THIS SALE BEGINS JUNE 1!

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Designer Series Paper Sale!

Posted on May 23, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

MY APOLOGIES FOR A SECOND POST – BUT THIS IS NEWSWORTHY and I wanted to let my customers know right away!

SALES PERIOD: 1–30 JUNE

All order types qualify for this promotion.
There is no limit to how many packages of Designer Series Paper may be purchased during this promotion.
Only select Designer Series Papers are available at a 15% discount during this promotion. Please reference the table below or the flyer in the marketing toolkit to see the papers included in the sale.
Orders must be placed—and closed—during the promotion period for the 15% discount to apply.
Designer Series Paper ordered as part of a Starter Kit or with Stampin’ Rewards qualify for the 15% discount.
Designer Series Papers are from the new 2023–2024 Annual Catalog (p. 129–132) and Online Exclusives.

161449

BRIGHT & BEAUTIFUL 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $10.62

161467

COUNTRYSIDE INN 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $10.62

161640

DELIGHTFULLY ECLECTIC 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $25.50

161503

EARTHEN ELEGANCE 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $10.62

161289

FRESH AS A DAISY 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $10.62

163170

GLORIOUS GINGHAM 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $8.92

161139

HELLO, IRRESISTIBLE 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $10.62

161157

INKED BOTANICALS 6″ X 6″ (15.2 X 15.2 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $10.62

161322

LES SHOPPES 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $10.62

161534

LET’S GO FISHING 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $10.62

161192

MASTERFULLY MADE 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $10.62

161175

STARGAZING 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $10.62

161304

ZOO CREW 12″ X 12″ (30.5 X 30.5 CM) DESIGNER SERIES PAPER $10.62

REMEMBER – YOU CAN ORDER JUNE 1!

Stampin’ Up! Cheerful Daisies on Pecan Pie

Posted on May 23, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Not long ago I had a card class and we made a card with the Cheerful Daisies bundle. The background for all the cards were from Glorious Gingham DSP. The card I shared with you was done on Blueberry Bushel and it really made the daisies pop. I had an extra left over, but this time in Pecan Pie, so I made that one up as well – and that’s my card for today.

Stampin' Up! Cheerful Daisies on Pecan Pie

Isn’t this pretty? I used the Daffodil Delight Stampin’ Blends for two of the flower centers and an actual piece of Daffodil Delight card stock for the largest flower. You can see the Blends is slightly darker, so a nice contrast. Behind the leaves is Granny Apple Green card stock. The greeting comes from Go-to Greetings stamp set and was stamped in Pecan Pie on the Basic White strip. A little Linen bow was added for fun and Wild Wheat dots from the 2023-2025 In Color Dots pack. The vellum is from Vellum Basics and is a 2″ wide strip.

Stampin' Up! Cheerful Daisies on Pecan Pie, inside

For the inside of this card, I stamped this partial daisy from Cheerful Daisies stamp set in Bubble Bath, then the center in stamped off Daffodil Delight ink. I should have maybe stamped the flower in daisy Delight and the center in Pecan Pie – – – but I didn’t.

Stampin' Up! Cheerful Daisies on Pecan Pie, card & envelope

More of the Glorious Gingham on the envelope flap and the same stamped daisy from Cheerful Daisies stamp set on the envelope front: Bubble Bath ink for the petals and stamped off Daffodil Delight for the center. If you want to see the card on Blueberry Bushel -here’s a link to the Blueberry Bushel post. Love this bundle of Cheerful Daisies and the Glorious Gingham DSP together!

If you do not have a demonstrator and would like to order from me or need a catalog, I would like to help you create. When ordering $50 or more in product (before shipping/ taxes), use my HOST CODE 64NDVS4D to receive Star Rewards and a SU! gift valued to $10. Star Rewards build up so that when you have 8 rewards from me, you can receive a stamp set valued to $40. :O) And when your order is $50 or more prior to Shipping/ taxes, you also receive the monthly tutorial. :O)

You may order from me here.

Stampin’ Up! has kits that are super quick and easy to make – great for a gathering as all elements are provided in the kit. Talk about CELEBRATE!

162390

CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 2 May

Also available in French (item 16239

This month’s kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

Online Exclusives are products not available in a catalog. This allows Stampin’ Up! to update, add to seasonally or when needed, products on demand. Click on the logo to go straight to my store to order. Click here to order ONLINE EXCLUSIVES.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!

Stampin’ Up! Monochromatic w/ Wonderful Thoughts Bundle

Posted on May 21, 2023 by TL's Bright Spot

Good Sunday morning! We have a beautiful cool day here in New Jersey – after a full day of LOTS of rain. We needed the rain, don’t get me wrong, but the sunshine is really nice :O) I created a card that is monochromatic today, and I would love your opinion on it.

I began with a Fresh Freesia card base and layered another panel on dimensionals that I had run through the Raindrops Embossing Folder. Next, I die cut five panels of Fresh Freesia using one of the dies in Wonderful Thoughts Dies. I used a sponge dauber to add a bit of Fresh Freesia to all sides of each die cut, then added them with dimensionals to the embossed panel. Next I die cut three of the flowers from Wonderful Thoughts Dies and colored them using Stampin’ Blends: both light & dark Fresh Freesia, Dark Granny Apple Green and both light & dark Daffodil Delight. I also used the Color Lifter in a couple of places on the flowers to add a bit more definition. These were added with liquid glue over the five panels. I then stamped the sentiment from Wonderful Thoughts stamp set in Memento ink on a Basic White scrap, die cut it with a die from Wonderful Thoughts Dies and adhered it with liquid glue. The last step for the card front was some Adhesive-Backed Sequins in white. I added these between the panels.

For the inside, the last of the three flowers was adhered to the bottom of this Basic White panel. I stamped the sentiment from Wonderful Thoughts in Memento ink, then added the panel with liquid glue and the card was done! I like the flowers on the Basic White panel and think I would like to make this card again with a Basic White card base, color the flowers similarly, etc. What do you think?

I’ve mentioned before that I’m having trouble with the html in this blog – so know my site is being worked on and in a week or so, that will be fixed! I’m very much looking forward to that…. Once it’s fixed, the html’s should be made available to past cards as well, at least, that’s what I THINK will happen :O)

You can still shop with me by visiting my store here. Items used: Wonderful Thoughts bundle, Fresh Freesia cardstock, Basic White card stock, Fresh Freesia ink, sponge dauber, Memento ink, Stampin’ Blends ~ Fresh Freesia, Daffodil Delight, Granny Apple Green and Color Lifter; Raindrops Embossing Folder and Adhesive-Backed Sequins. The basics needed for creating this card: paper trimmer, cut & emboss machine, dimensionals, liquid adhesive.

Stampin’ Up! has kits that are super quick and easy to make – great for a gathering as all elements are provided in the kit. Talk about CELEBRATE!

162390

CONFETTI BIRTHDAY KIT

$23.00 USD | $32.00 CAD

Available starting 2 May

Also available in French (item 162391

This month’s kit includes:

Enough supplies to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs
9 coordinating envelopes
Confetti Birthday photopolymer stamp set
One Blueberry Bushel Ink Spot
Printed card bases, card fronts, self-adhesive cellophane shaker bags, die-cut pieces, holographic foil labels, adhesive, embellishments, and a clear block
Finished card size: 5-1/2″ x 4-1/4″ (14 x 10.8 cm)
Coordinating colors: Blueberry Bushel, Coastal Cabana, Crushed Curry, Flirty Flamingo, Lemon Lime Twist, Poppy Parade

Online Exclusives are products not available in a catalog. This allows Stampin’ Up! to update, add to seasonally or when needed, products on demand. Click on the image above to go straight to my store to order.

If you do not have a demonstrator and would like to order from me or need a catalog, I would like to help you create. When ordering $50 or more in product (before shipping/ taxes), use my HOST CODE 64NDVS4D to receive Star Rewards and a SU! gift valued to $10. Star Rewards build up so that when you have 8 rewards from me, you can receive a stamp set valued to $40. :O) And when your order is $50 or more prior to Shipping/ taxes, you also receive the monthly tutorial. :O)

You may order from me here.

Thanks for stopping by. May you have a beautiful day!

TLsBrightSpot

Terry Lynn Bright, Independent Stampin' Up! Demonstrator

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SALES PERIOD: 1–30 JUNE

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